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Well, since you asked, I'll tell you what I bought! I was in Paris in September/October and one thing I purchased was a white (rather stylish) lab coat at Monoprix on Rue Raspail. I was planning on picking up a new apron while in Paris (I am in my kitchen a lot baking) but when I saw this long, asymmetrical coat, I thought... this is it! They were hanging right next to the doctors' scrubs, or course.

We returned from Paris two weeks ago (sigh) and I brought back two of my favorite things - perfume from Annick Goutal, and artwork. I connected with two American painters who live in Paris via their blog. I arranged a studio visit and was welcomed into a fabulous apartment filled with paintings. Two of them managed to come home with me and are now hanging over the paino.

The best thing I brought back from Paris is a huge music manuscript page from an old (like 1500s old) choir book. It's gorgeous, with a big gold "A" on it for "Amy" (OK, it's for "Angelus...")

I have it framed in my house next to the harps. I think of the dapper left bank bookseller who sold it to me, that perfect spring day by the Seine with the chestnut trees blooming, every single time I look at it.

I can imagine how tempting it must be to buy one of everything!I like the charm bracelet - I like the postman's bag even more :) The glasses look nice, too.Poor Bear! How could he pass up that amorous gaze!

I love the postes bag you got in Paris, went to the website but not speaking French it might be there.When you have a moment would you have a look for me.The header on the site is fantastic if you just sit and look, there's coal trains on the road with cars and lots of stuff mixed up, Jill

It has been 11 years ago....I brought home: a box of macarons(pale green box)a small box of chocs from Hediarda pottery crock of Maille Mustarde small jars of lovely confiture from a shop on Ile St.Louis.That's the comestibles!As it turned quite cool I HAD to buy a scarf and found a lovely cashmere in pale green on sale.

One of my favorite souvenirs was an empty watercolor travel size tin from Sennelier.I filled it with paint at home and still love using it!I am thinking I must go back soon for one of those charming bracelets....Loved seeing your treasures!

I brought back 2 purses. And over 3000 photos, a metro map and a huge desire for macarons. Its a 3 hour drive to Portland, Oregon for macarons !( but worth it.) NY Times had an article on Macs in NYC area today. (nov 1) you bring back so much to share. merci~ fan in Oregon xoxox

Sadly our Australian quarantine laws would likely confiscate souvenir macarons. But I've still managed fabulous souvenirs- I particularly like everyday household objects, that give you a special buzz, whenever you use them. I wrote a blog post about it for Paris in July earlier in the year

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♥carol gillott♥

l'Ile Saint Louis, Paris, Ile de France, France

Hi I'm Carol Gillott,
My Mom taught me watercolors at 5 and I'm still at it. Now I live by the Seine on l'Ile Saint-Louis. Do consider subscribing to my Paris letters and maps on Etsy and enjoy a taste of Paris in your mailbox every month to savor with a hot chocolate and croissant. I paint Paris dreams.